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Chotto Matte - Gitaigo

Gitaigo is the Japanese word for sounds that are used to describe things that do not make sounds. This sort of onomatopoeia for non-sounds plays a large role in communication in Japanese and is arguably one of the most entertaining aspects of the spoken language. Learn more about gitaigo with this very important episode.

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